One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of ‘The War of The Worlds’ - Alive on Stage! returns to Birmingham in 2022. Based on HG Wells’ dark Victorian tale, it remains a firm favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. RETURNING: Jeff Wayne conducting the Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA strings. Liam Neeson in 3D holography as George Herbert, The Journalist. The iconic 3-tonne, 35-foot tall Martian Fighting Machine firing real flame Heat Rays at the audience. Leaf drops over the audience. Mixed live in Surround Sound. The incineration of a Cast member in full view of the audience. UPDATED FOR 2022: Giant arched bridge running from the lip of the stage out over the audience to the front-of-house desk. Three panoramic screens with 2 hours of cutting edge CGI and other content. Lighting and pyrotechnics Ground-breaking levitation effect. NEW FOR 2022: Otherworldly special effects. The deadly black dust A stellar cast will also be announced very soon, plus, ‘The War of The Worlds’ author, HG Wells - appearing in sight and sound.